Physiotherapy Assistant (Thornbury)

Arvan Rehab Group; Collingwood; Presencial; CAD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arvan Rehab Group Inc. is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Thornbury, Ontario. You will work under the Physiotherapist to help residents implement treatment programs and achieve their goals.

You will conduct group or one-on-one exercises, document progress, assist with transfers, monitor health changes, and perform therapies as directed. A Vulnerable Sector police check and TB test or chest X-ray are required; LT Care experience is a plus.

Formación

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be an asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and/or lead one-on-one exercises with the assigned resident as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs if appropriate.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying an ice pack or hot pack, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Conocimientos

Multi-tasking

Communication

Working under pressure

Elderly care communication

Educación

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Thornbury, Ontario. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of the Physiotherapist, our assistants will work in close contact with residents to help them implement treatment programs and achieve the goals set out for them.

Schedule:

35 HOURS PER WEEK - Needed as of May 30th.

Job Duties:

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and/or lead one-on-one exercises with the assigned resident as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs if appropriate.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying an ice pack or hot pack, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.